Nov 21, 2016

Research from 2013 concluded that 700 million people worldwide played online video games and it was an activity that crossed both gender and age boundaries.

It is no surprise that the playing of video games has grown to be professionalised and it has become a career choice for some, rather than just an addictive hobby.

The likes of Dota 2, Counter Strike, League Of Legends, Call Of Duty, Halo and FIFA are all mainstays of the E-Sports world, where players have the chance to earn big bucks from tournament success.

Pro gamers compete around the world on the Major League Gaming circuit to test their skill and talent, with hours of practice, plenty of motivation and being active in the E-Sports community all helpful towards the goal of achieving success.

The best are even sponsored to ensure they have the most up to date and vital equipment to boost their prospects of victory.